this is one of the most tastiest kheer, i made with amaranth. unlike other kheers or puddings which are smooth to the palate, this one has a crunchy texture. this crunch comes from the amaranth grains and it this crunch that does make this kheer different from other kheers.

i make this kheer similar to the samvat rice kheer (barnyard millet pudding) i prepare. here, i have cooked the amaranth grains in a pressure cooker to save time. however, you can also cook them in a pan. it will just take about 25 to 30 minutes for them to cook in a pan. do try this sweet dessert for navratri and you will love it.

rinse 1/3 cup amaranth grains in a fine meshed seive or strainer. you can also add them directly in the pressure cooker if you want.

then add 1.5 cups water. stir very well

pressure cook the grains on a medium flame for 3 whistles or for 9 to 10 minutes. once the pressure settles down on its own, open the lid of the cooker.

now add 1 cup milk in the cooker.

keep the cooker on stove top on sim or low flame. stir the milk and the cooked amaranth grains mixture very well. simmer on a low flame for 6 to 7 minutes. do keep on stirring at intervals so that the kheer does not stick or get browned from the base.

add 4 to 5 tbsp sugar. stir again and simmer the kheer for 2 minutes more.

serve amaranth kheer hot or warm or chilled. once the kheer comes to room temperature, you can chill it in the fridge.

you can garnish with some saffron strands or sliced almonds or cashews, while serving.

step by step amaranth kheer or pudding recipe:

1. rinse ⅓ cup amaranth grains in a fine meshed seive or strainer. you can also add them directly in the pressure cooker if you want.

2. then add 1.5 cups water. stir very well.

3. pressure cook the grains on a medium flame for 3 whistles or for 9 to 10 minutes. once the pressure settles down on its own, open the lid of the cooker.

4. now add 1 cup milk in the cooker.

5. keep the cooker on stove top on sim or low flame. stir the milk and the cooked amaranth grains mixture very well. simmer on a low flame for 6 to 7 minutes. do keep on stirring at intervals so that the kheer does not stick or get browned from the base.

serve amaranth kheer hot or warm or chilled. once the kheer comes to room temperature, you can chill it in the fridge. you can also garnish the rajgira kheer with some sliced almonds or cashews or saffron.

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